Education system and the Society

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Education system
Introduction
It is universally perceived that education is the only tool that can eliminate economic, gender, and social inequalities. However, circumstances such as ethnicity, gender, and wealth play a significant role in shaping education opportunities yet people have little control over them. Even in developed countries such as the United States, there are massive inequalities in education among states and between various groups. The inequalities are more prevalent between students who attain private schools and public schools. However, even wealthy students who go to public schools have significant advantages because they can afford textbooks and fees. Therefore, this paper describes how the provision of sufficient resources, cultural integration, and addressing disadvantages from early childhood can eliminate education inequalities.
Learning resources
The provision of sufficient learning resources (materials and tuition fees) can address education inequalities if they are appropriately designed to match the needs of students from poor backgrounds. In India, additional teaching resources such as games and flashcards help the average student obtain at least a score of 62% in English while the provision of textbooks in Ghana are linked to improved outcomes (Rose and Alcott, 2015). In the US, the focus should be placed on college fees because that is where inequalities are prevalent. Students from poor backgrounds engage in long working hours while the wealthy focus on their education. To even the field, struggling students should be given more funds through government loans. However, the loans should be at low-interest rates and only become due after the students accomplish their education and secure employment.
Integration of culture into educational systems
Students’ culture has profound e...